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MLB 2022: The magic of Opening Day returns for Astros-Angels

Ben Verlander writes about his excitement for Opening Day, featuring the Astros, the Angels, Shohei Ohtani and a live "Flippin' Bats" show.

APRIL 7, 2022

MLB odds: Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto and Aaron Judge lead MVP futures, best bets

MLB is back! With the first pitch of Opening Day on the horizon, here is a look at the MVP futures for both the NL and AL.

APRIL 6, 2022

Taylor, Dodgers offense picks it up in final exhibition

Chris Taylor hit a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers’ offense showed some life in its final spring tuneup, beating the crosstown Angels 5-0

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again Tuesday Trout (illness) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's exhibition game against the Dodgers.

Impact Trout was withheld from Monday's contest due to a stomach bug, and he won't return to the lineup for the final spring game Tuesday. Manager Joe Maddon said he's optimistic the three-time AL MVP will be ready for Opening Day on Thursday, per Sam Blum of The Athletic, and the outfielder is scheduled to take batting practice Wednesday for the second straight day.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB 2022 predictions: World Series, division winners, awards

The FOX Sports MLB crew make all their predictions for the 2022 season, including World Series picks, MVP winners and more.

APRIL 5, 2022

AL West preview: Can Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani and the Angels put it all together? Or will Astros' reign continue? Three of the five teams in the division — the Angels, Astros and Mariners — have realistic postseason aspirations, and the Rangers might be...

APRIL 5, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Dodgers' Julio Urias with big shoes to fill soon

As Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias awaits to hear if he will be the team’s No. 2 starter this season, an even greater honor awaits down the road

APRIL 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB 2022: 40 things to watch this baseball season

FOX Sports' MLB Writers get you ready for Opening Day with their lists of the players, teams and events to watch this season.

APRIL 4, 2022

Battling stomach bug Trout won't play in Monday's exhibition against the Dodgers due to a stomach bug, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Trout reportedly began to feel ill following Sunday's spring training game, so the team will hold him out Monday likely as a precaution. Blum adds that while it's unclear at this point how long he'll be out, the issue doesn't sound overly serious, and skipper Joe Maddon is hopeful for a quick return to the starting nine.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could hit leadoff at times Angels manager Joe Maddon indicated Friday that he may experiment with Trout as the team's leadoff hitter on occasion this season, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register repor...

Impact Trout hit atop the order for Friday's Cactus League contest, with Shohei Ohtani batting behind him. That isn't likely to be the Angels' most common lineup construction this season, however, since Maddon indicated earlier in the spring that he wants Ohtani to be the team's primary leadoff man. Still, Maddon appears to be thinking of experimenting with Trout atop the order at times during the regular season. Such a scenario won't do much to change the superstar's fantasy projection unless it were to become a frequent occurrence.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angels cut OF Justin Upton, still owe $19.5 million

The Los Angeles Angels have designated Justin Upton for assignment despite owing the slugging outfielder $19.5 million this season

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels aim for stars with Trout, Ohtani, Rendon all healthy

The Los Angeles Angels’ two AL Most Valuable Players are both fully healthy

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to spring lineup Trout went 0-for-1 with two walks and a run scored Monday in a Cactus League win over Oakland.

Impact Trout took three days away from camp at the end of last week in order to attend a funeral, and he played in a minor-league contest Sunday. The superstar outfielder was back in the big club's lineup for Monday's tilt and was able to log three plate appearances. Trout hit second behind Shohei Ohtani on Monday, which is expected to be a common lineup configuration for the Angels this season.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB's highest paid players in 2022 season: Max Scherzer, Mike Trout, Anthony Rendon top list The highest paid players in MLB will have high salaries in the 2022 MLB season. 28 players will make $25 million or more.

MARCH 28, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Temporarily leaving camp Trout will be absent from spring camp until Saturday in order to attend a funeral, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Trout has gotten into three Cactus League games thus far, going 3-for-6 with a walk and an RBI. His temporary absence won't affect his availability for Opening Day and certainly shouldn't impact fantasy managers taking part in drafts.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

After a Hard Off-Season, the Angels Get Back to Baseball A team with Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani — and very little on-field success — spent the winter dealing with the lockout and a messy trial ov...

MARCH 24, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM

Correa promises 'championship culture' for luckless Twins

Carlos Correa has declared the postseason “his time,” and the Minnesota Twins hope all that October experience can turn around the fortunes of a snake-bitten franchise

MARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inspired by Mike Trout, Cubs' Seiya Suzuki ready to begin MLB career

Pedro Moura details Cubs OF Seiya Suzuki's journey to the big leagues, inspired by none other than Mike Trout.

MARCH 22, 2022

MLB injury mailbag No. 2: Prognoses for Zack Wheeler, Mike Trout and more key players for fantasy baseball 2022 Virginia Zakas of Inside Injuries answers questions about the health of Zack Wheeler, Mike Trout, Ronald Acuña and more.

MARCH 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mike Trout has two hits in first game since last May as Angels win exhibition Mike Trout, who missed most of last season because of a calf injury, had two singles as the Angels defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-5 on...

MARCH 20, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

Trout, Ohtani combo a welcome sight for Halos TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Angels are hoping what they saw from superstars Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani on Saturday in the club’s Cactus League hom...

MARCH 19, 2022 • MLB.COM

Angels' outfield picture becomes clearer, and bench coach Ray Montgomery adjusts to new role Mike Trout will start in center field, but more outfield questions remain for manager Joe Maddon.

MARCH 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

AP source: Correa and Twins agree to $105.3M, 3-year deal

Star shortstop Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a $105.3 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS